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OGMORE PENSIONS COMMITTEE. APPOINTMENT OF CLERK. A meeting of the Pensions Committee for the Ogmore and Garvv area was held at the Council' Offices, Brynmenin, on Wednesday evening, Alderman W. Llewellyn, J.P. (chair- man), presiding. Other members present were Messrs. T. W. Job. moTe Vale (repre- senting Friendly Societies), loan Williams, Pontycymmer (representing the Miners' Fede- ration), J. Canndff, Gilfach Goch; T. C. Jones, Ponityrhil; Llewellyn u ones; Pontycymmer Evan David, Blaengarw, and D. J. Thomas, Ogmore Vale ( representing the District Coun- cil). There were eleven applications for the post of clerk, Mr. Thomas Jones (clerk to the sur- veyor of the Ogmore and Garw Council) being appointed. Mr. Jones was directed! to notify the Local Government Board of his appoint- ment. Arrangements were made for the holding of meetings of the committee. on the last Wed- nesday each month at 6.25 p.m., at the Coun- cil Offices, special meetings to he called when necessary. The Pensions Officer (Mr. Coverly) reported that there were 95 claimants of pensions in the district. He was dealing with the claims as expeditiously as possible, and hoped to sub- mit a number of them for the consideration, of the committee at a special1 meeting to be held next Wednesday week.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT MAESTEG. On Wednesday Mr. Alfred John. Whitting- ham. of 62 St. MichaelWoad, Maesteg, met with a fatal accident at the Ton-hiir Colliery by a heavy stone falling on him from the roof of his working-place and killing him instan- taneously.

A NANTYMOEL SENSATION. ♦ ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. A sensation was caused at Nantymoel on Wednesday evening when it was reported that Mr. Sidlney George Adams. aged 30, of Ogwy- street, had' made an attempt on his life by cutting his throat with a razor. Mr. Adams was missed during the afternoon, and his brother found him in the stable at the back of the premises lying en the ground uncon- scious with h:s throat cut and a razor lying at his side. Dr. D. J. Thomas was at once summoned and attended to the injured man. The windpipe had been severed. but fortun- ately the large arteries had escaped injury. Mr. Adams had lost a large quantity of blood, and had he not oeen discovered would soon have bled to death. Dr. Thomas inserted a number of stitches in the wound, and the patient now lies at his home iir Ogwy-street in a very weak condition from loss of blood. The sad affair has evoked widespread sym- pathy. as Mr. Adams belongs to a family long established in the district and held in the highest respect. Some vearsago he went to South Africa, and remained there until about 12 months ago, when he returned and opened business as a grocer at Nantymoel.

COLONEL GASKELL'S GAME. SINGULAR PROSECUTION AT COW- BRIDGE. WELL-KNOWN FARMER CHARGED WITH TRESPASS. Considerable interest was evinced in a case at Cowbridge County Police-court on Tuesday in which Thomas Watts. Llanniihangel Place, a well-known farmer, was summoned for tres- passing in search of game, the proceedings being instituted at the instance of Thomas Mainwaring, gamekeecer to Coionel Gaskeli. Mr. J. C. Gasikell appeared to prosecute, and Mr. V. Gwyn (Messrs. Gwyn and Gwyn, Cow- bridge) was for the defence. The keeper stated that on October 6th he was at Baron's Pit, where Colonel Gaskeli had: rights, at about 2.20 p.m., accompanied by P.C. Tarr. Hearing some whistling witness walked a. little distance to ascertain the cause, and found Mr. Watts standing IN A SHOOTING ATTITUDE. Defendant had three dogs with him, which were working. "You are still doing a bit of sporting here," witness remarked, and de- fendant replied that he was only looking tor a wounded partridge, whicli had flown over from his field. Witness said, "Are you s'ure it is not a pheasant you aie looking for? I just saw a pheasant come in here." Witness left the defendant. Oil returning a few minutes later he found Mr. Watts in the same place, another man being with him. Here are the feathers." defendant shouted, and witness, on seeing the leathers indicated, replied They are pheasant's feathers." Wit- ness declared that no shot had been fired for half an hour orevicusdy. Replying to Mr. Gwyn, he said Mr. Watts did not appear to be looking for anything; he was standing as if waiting for a pheasant to rise. Witness watched him for several minutes. Mr. Watts was the occupier of the land for the purposes of pasturage only. He did not inquire who the man accompanying Mr. Watts was he did not knew that he was gamekeeper to Mr. Brain. Mr. Watts did not inform him that he was looking for a partridge which Mr. Brain had shot on his (defendant's) land. Witness saw a pheasant come over from Mr. Watt's field. He did not ask w'hat the other man was doing there, as he had' no gun. P.C. Tarr, who said he was ferretting with the previous witness, agreed that no shot was fired for at least half an hour before the keeper saw Mr. Watts. Mr. Gwyn I sun-nose yon could have been too engrossed in your ferretting to hear a shot 130 yards away?—I don't think so. We were merley waiting for rabbits to come out. Mr. Stockwood (magistrates' clerk): Ferret- ting is not an interesting sport to me. THE DEFENCE. Addressing the Bench for the defence, Mr. Gwyn explained the circumstances under which the defendant was on the land, con- tending that he had a right to follow a wounded partridge on to the land over which Colonel Gaskeli had rights. Defendant stated that at his invitation Mr. W. H. Brain and Mr. Rickards', of Cardiff, came over to Llanmihangei for a day's shoot- ing on October 6th. They were shooting rab- bits in the morning, and after lunch he asked! them if they would like a shot at a partridge. They agreed, and accordingly he took them to the turnip field at a quarter to two. A covey of partridges rose—there were six or seven in aill-and Mr. Brain fired. W itness could see that one bird was wounded, and it flew in. the direction of the Baron's Pit. where it seemed to fall to earth. Barons Pit was in wit- ness's occupation, on 'a sub-lease from Mr. Evans, Sigginstone.. Witness told Mr. Brain that he would go down to took for the bird "as Colonel Gaskeli has the shooting rights there." Before go'ing down he took the cart- ridge out of his gun, and he did not take a dog" with him. As he walked! down the ad- joining field looking for the bird he heard a shot and a rabbit came through the hdege followed by the dogs. Then the keeper ap- peared, and asked' witness what he was doing there. He explained to him that a part- ridge wounded in the turnip field had flown across to the Baron's Pit. The keeper asked. How fa.r is the turnip field from here?" and he replied1, About 1.50 yards." The keeper then went away, and witness returned to Mr. Brain and! told him of what had taken place. Mr. Brain said they had a perfect right to search for the wounded bird, and he accord- ingly directed his own gamekeeper to return, with witness to look for it. Thev continued the search, and' when Colonel1 Gaskeil's game- keeper again appared he raised no question. By Mr. GaskeII The bird in question was the first shot that day. Had you any reason to believe the bird was dead ?— I thought so. And you think you have a right to go on any land to look for a dead bird?—Yes, or after a wounded bird. I have seen it done many times. Do vou suggest you have any shooting right over that land?—Well. I am the occupier. Witness denied that he had the docs working in the cover. I am very careful." he added, because he has threatened to do for me some time back." Yon say you took the cartridge out ot the gun. Why didn't you leave the gun behind, if you thought it advisable to take any pre- caution?—I didn't think much of it at the time. Now, Mr. Watts, I sucrtrest to you that you were not after a partridse at all, but that you put a pheasant up on vour own land and fol- lowed it to the Baron's Pit?—No. We didn/t see a pheasant at all. During further cross-examination, defen- dant declared1: I don't kill pheasants out of season, either, as has been done there." Asked why Mr. Brain and Mr. Rickards were not present to five evidence on his be- half. he said they had promised to be there, but Mr. Brain had a shoot ini party and Mr. Rickards was filling an important appoint- ment. Mr. Gwyn said tint unfortunately, he had only been instructed in the matter a short time previously or he would have taken steps to secure the attendance of Mr. Brain and Mr. Rickards. If the Bench, would like to hear their evidence he would apnly for an adjourn- ment. CASE AD J OTTRNUD. The Chairman (Mr. F. W. Dunn): We are not satisfied., and we think Mr. Brain and Mr. Rickards should be called justice to Ml". Watts and to the keeper. Mr. Gaskeli: I submit there is plenty of evi- dence at present to justify a conviction. The Chairman That is for us to judce. Mr. Gaskeli Here's a man on the land with a gun and with dogs, and he is found in a shootine attitude. The Chairman said the case would be ad- journed for a month. Mr. Gaskeli: Then I should like Mr. Gwyn to give me an undertaking that lie will sub- poena both Mr. Kickards and Mr. Brain; otherwise I will do so. Mr. Gwyn gave the undertaking asked for. '=

AIR RIFLE SHOOTING. ST. ILLTYD'S (NEWCASTLE) v. FFALDAU INSTITUTE (PONTYCYMMER). League Match. St. Illtyd's: Wm. Thomas, 29; F. James, 28; H. Jenkins, 26; W. J. ''liieetit, 28; R. Evans, 27; Tom Davies, 32; JOhlli Morgan, 30; W. Parkins, 30; F. Bartlett, 29; D. Mc- Lellan, 29; D. R. James, J. Evans, 30; total, 3o2. Ffaldau Institute: F. W. Lougber, 28; W. J. Eaton, 25; A. Whittaker, 28; A. Good, 25; H. Johnson', 22; C. A. Long, 23; H. Boulter, 28; C. Ramsey, 27 C. Burrows, 30; J. Rogers. 29; E. J. King, 26; W. Lewis, 34. Total, 325. COYTRAHEN v. ST. JOHN'S (TONDU). At Coytrahen (League- niatcn). Coytraherii: R. Hill. 28: W. R. Hayman, 29; J. R. Williams. 27; A. Vicker, 28; R. Furlong, 27; J. Power, 28; T. Butler, 29; F. Hill, 26; T. D. Wil'liams.: C. Mills. 24; G. F. Hill. 28; A. Berry. 29. Total. 332. St. John's. Tondu P. Richmond. 27; W. Morttram, 28; W. G. Beard. 22: H. Hill. 26; A. Bailey. 27; A. A. Sander*. 28; T. Bevan, 28; J. Richmond. 25: H. Hughes, 31; A. Beard. 28; J. H. Powell, 32; E. J. Rock, 27. Total, 329. BRIDGEND Y.M.C.A. v. MERTHYRMAWR. At Merthyrmawr (League match). Merthyrmawr: W. R. Davies. 30; R. Harry, 27; L. Cosby, 32: R. A. Jones, 27; J. Bowden, 29; I. inomas, 27: M. Evanson, C', 29: T. Cornelius, 29;. G. Jones, 33; M. D. Jones, 28; T. Hopkiii, 28; T. Lewis, 28. Total, 347. Y.M.C.A.: A. L. Ward, 28- C. P. Tucker, 27; J. Atkins, 26; A. W. Hardwick, 30; H. N. Sp-intzyk, 29; T. G. Llewellyn, 30; R. W atts, 32; J. McLeilan, g: S. Simmonds, 30; D. W. Edwards, 31- W. G. Simmciids, 32; E. J. Thomas, 30. Total, 353. KING'S HEAD (BRIDGEND) v. LAME AND FLAG, WICK. Shot at Wick. King's Head. Bridgend: A. Jones, 31; D. Scott, 33; F. G. Hall, 27: J. Sutcliffe (capt.), 29; J. Corns. 28; W. Norman. 26; R. Wal- ker. 26; E. Neale, 30; F. Protheroe. 26; E. Miles, 30; A. Summers, 25: A. Barber, 29. Total. 340. Lamb and Flag: A. Howell's (capt.), 25; W. Sutton. 25; J. jiajor. 23: D. Yorath, 24; D. J. Williams, 23; E. Williams, 20; J. Small, 23; E. Horne, 19; H. nttcn. 26: W. MiKs, 2.); W. Hines. 27; G. Hill'. 9. Total, 269.

TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. BRIDGEND v. LLANELLY. At Bridgend. Bridgend: A. P. Thomas; Tom Evans, J. Levshon, G. Hopkins, and A. Burnett; Clem Lev, is and J. Hopkins; B. Gronow (capt.), J. Ham, H. Ham, G. Parry, J. Deereman, J. Richards. F. Evans, and E. James. Kick off 3.30. MAESTEG v. MOUNTAIN ASH. At Maesteg. 3Iaesteg: S. Ackerman: J. W. Preece, D. Thomas. W. J. Davies, lJ. J. Thomas, Gunn; Evan Evans, S. Bayliss: M. Coleman, T. Mort, J. OiN-c-n,,s, T. James, J. Hopkin, H. Evans, A. Griffiths, M. Gilbert, J. Griffiths, and T. Myers. NANTYMOEL EXCELS v. CYMMER. At Nantymoel. Excels: Jack Bowden; Arthur Phillips, J. Evans, J. R. Williams, .and' T. Morgan; Jim Bowden and Llew. Davies (capt.); Harry John, Tom Thomas, Geo. Webber, Tom Hamer, Edwin Moses. Jack Webber, Ted Cooper, E. Lawrence. Tom Williams, and D. Williams. Cyminer W. Jones; 0. James, R. Jenkins, J.JL. Williams, and D. O. Jones; Browning and R. W illiams; W. Miles (capt.), R. Hay, W. Jamee, W. Watkins. J. Fish, B. Osborne, W. NichoUs, Harrison and Price. NANTYFFYLLON SCARLETS v. CAERAU UNITED. At Caerau. Nantyffyllon Scarlets: Arthur Thomas; W. Da vies, LI. Bevan, H. Jackson1, and T. R. Thomas; T. W. Burns and D. Stephens; D. Davies (capt.), D. W. Thomas, Harry Lee, Thomas Rees, W. J. Evans, R. Burgess, D. P. Thomas, W. Wells. GILFACH GOCH v. PONTYCYMMER,. At Gilfa,ch Goch. Gilfach E. Johnson; W. J. Evans, W. J. Jones. J. M. Jones, and L. Evans; Ben Jones and R. White; T. Hares (capt.), S. Evans, R. Morgan, J. Edwards, D. Harrison, T. Cox, D. S. Jones, B. Stephens, H. Hatha- way. PbntycynMner: D. J. Richards, (capt.); A. Davies, W. Jenkins, Bert Feiven, E. J. Law- rence. 1. Williams; E. J. Evans and Jess Griffiths; W. Rees, T. J. Jones, Ned Bryant, W. Da we, W. Pearce, R. Meyrick, Estyn Davies, C. Riggs, W. Wilson, and S. Smart. Brake leaves Pontvcvmmer 1 o'clock. Kick off, 3.30. v v CEFN v. LLANHARRAN. At Llanharran. Ce-fn: I. Downs; Dido Rees, S. Jenkins, H. Richards, Alb. Cook: Geo. Watkins (capt.), D. Morgans; Jack Hold. Geo. Butcher, R. Watkins. J. Hopkins, Wm. David, Charles Aplin, Jenkin Thomas, and Alb. Smith. Brake leaves headquarters at 2 o'clock. CEFN II. v. PENCOED II. At Cefn. Cefn H. Ormes; B. Jones. R. Richards, W. Payne, J. Smith (capt.); E. Markey and G. H. Matthews- J. Stenner, A. Morgan, S. Jenkins, G. Hold. I. Butcher. E. Morgan, J. Merchant, W. Cook, and A. Beaty. LLANHARRAN A.F.C. v. PONTYPRIDD Y.M.C.A. At Llanharran. Llanharran A.F.C.: F. Austin; J. M. Phillips, F. J. Poole; W. Evans, J. Moule, H. Bicihop: J. Hemmings. G. Taylor, H. Morgan, D. Goulden, and' H. Gibbs. Kick off, 3.45. COWBRIDGE (ASSOCIATION) v. CARDIFF INSTITUTE. At CowbricTge. Cowbridge A. T. Spencer; F. H. Dunn and H. Morgan J. C*. Dunn. V. Gwyn, and D. C. Watts; I. Chard, C. H. Thomas, H. Thomas, F. Dunn, and A. Gwyn.

BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT RUGBY LEAGUE The following matches will take place to- morrow on the ground of the first-named Club: Blaengarw v. Bridgend1 Reserves: Referee, Mr. Harry Thomas. GiMach Goch v. Pontycymmer Mr. Tom Ben- net. Llanharran. v. Cefn Cribbwi-. The official time for kick-off in League matches is 3.30 p.m. sharp. Affiliated Clubs will be glad to hear that Tondu Rangers are making applicat,ion for re-admittance to the Leaguv. T.KA<;N: TABLE TO DATE. Points Total Plaveil Won Drawn Lost For Ag'st P'nts Nantymoel Excel. 5 4 1 0 22 9 8 Blaengarw 5 2 1 2 12 9 6 Maesteg Rangers 2 1 0 1 6 0 3 Pontycymmer 3 1 2 0 3 .13 2 (rilfach (loch 2 1 1 0 8 6 2 Cefn Cribbwr 2 0. 1. 1. 0. 3. 1 Bridgend'Quins. 2 0 2 0 3 .14 0 Llanharran 1 0 1 0 3 4 0

HOCKEY. BRIDGEND v. CAXrOX WESLEYANS. Bridgend were i .• excellent fettle in their match with Canton ',v'esle,vans on Saturday, when they won by eight go-als to a goal. Arthur Stockwood was in great scoring form. Phipps Heildnian also clayed1 a very good game on the wing. F. C. Coath at centre half played excellently. W. Edwards was very clever at stick work, while Griffiths at right back was very useful, his pace standing him in good stead. The scorers for Bridg- end were Arthur Stockwood (5). A. Gaylard (2), and W. Edwards. F. G. Tanner scored for Canton, NEW CLUB AT OGMORE VALE. A very successful meeting was held on Mon- day evening at the ogmore Valley Hotel for the purpose of forming a hockey club in the place. Upwards of fifty members were eii- rolled'. Several of the enrolled members show promise of developing into players of the first rank. The following officials were appointed President, Mr. Tom Llewellyn; vice-presi- dent. Mr. E. Edwards; captain, Mr. H. V. Davies; vice-captain, Mr. Abner Davies; secretary, Mr. James Mereweather. Several fixtures have already been arranged, but the secretary has a limited number of open dates. BRIDGEND LADIES v. WEST CARDIFF LADIES. At Llandaff Fields, Cardiff, on Saturday, the visitors winning by 8 coals to nil. Miss Carrie Singer scored' 5, Gladys Harris 2. PORTHCAWL LADIES v. GLAMORGAN GIPSIES. Flayed on the Bridgend Ground on October 22nd, resulting in a win for Porthcawl by 4 goals to 2. The scorers for Porthcawl were Miss Gladys Alexander (2), Miss Grace, and Miss Matthews. Miss Etta Booker and Miss Phyllis Sirley scored for the Gipsies. Mr. Lewis Thomas was the referee. BRIDGEND v. SWANSEA Y.M.C.A. This match will be played at Swansea to- morrow (Saturday), when the following will represent Bridgend:—Goal, WT. E. Burgess; backs, A. Griffiths, T. C. P. Mules; halves, T. E. Lewis, 1". C. Coath (capt.). Eraser Jen- kins; forward's, H. Phipps Herdman, A. Gay- lard, A. J. Stockwood, llov Jenkins, and A. L. Ward. Train leaves 1.9 p.m. MAESTEG WEDNESDAYS v. PORTHCAWL The Maesteg Wednesdays journeyed to Porthcawl on the 21st October, but owing to the bad weather only eielit nlavers turned up. At the interval Porthcawl led by one goal to nil. In a few minutes after the interval, smart play by Stephens, Owen and Williams led to the latter scoring the first goal of the seaii for the visitors. Shcrtlv afterwards they scored their second roal. Misses S. and G. Cusse and Miss D. Cloake played a good de- fensive game at back. Next Wednesday Nantvmoel will be met on the Maesteg Foot- ball Field.

BILLIARDS. CAERAU v. PONTYCYMMER, An interesting billiard match was played on Saturday evening at the Workmen's Insti- tute. Caerau, between teams representing the Institutes at the above places, in connection with the Mid-Glamorgan League. Caerau players won in each of the games with the ex- ception of the last, and' at the conclusion were 232 points to the good. Scores — Caerau: J. Hooper, :2uO: J. Williams, 200; J. Kelly. 200; G. Jones, 200: E. W. Jones, 200; E. J. Williams, 200- E. Evans, 200; E. Hamer. 159. Total, 1559. Pontycymmer: Tal Jones, 174; D. Jones, 185 E. Rosser. 139; Eli Davies. 188; D. J. Rees, 163: Chris. Harris, 112: E. Harman, 166; W. Lloyd, 200. Total, 1327. NANTYFYLLON v. BLAENGARW. Nantyffyllon journeyed to Blaengarw last Saturday, and although they were without the services of T. Evans, their captain, they managed to win by a handsome number of po i n ts. Sco res — Nantyffyllon J. W. Johns. 200; J. Bend, 200; J. Bevan. 200; W. Pask, 155: W. Pro- theroe. 200; W. Thomas. 200; D. T. Davies, 200; W. Evans. 138. Total, 1492,. Blaengarw: J. J. Allen, 168: D. Howell's, 144 W. M. Jones, 130; D. J. Jones, 200; W. Davies, 152; T. Lumlev, 117: D. Christopher, 116; D. G. Evans, 200. Total. 1227. NANTYMOEL v. ABERGWrYNFI. The Nantymoel billiard team played the Abergwynfi billiard team at the Workmen's Institute, Nantymoel, on Saturday in a League match under the auspices of the Mid- Glamorgan Workmen's Institute Billiard: League. A close and exciting game ended in a win for Nantymoel by 76 points. Scores: Nantymoel: W. J. Rogers (capt.), 132; Evan Williams, 177; T. A. Williams, 200; V. Lane, 200; David Owen. 189; Edwin Law- rence, 186; J. Roberts, 200; Alf. Owen, 200. Total1, 1484. Abergwynfi: W. Withell' (eapt.), 200; D. James, 200; B. Jones, 140; D. Williams, 178: H. Morgan, 200; W. D. Jones, 200; D. R. Evans, 177; W. Thomas, 113. Total, 1408.

CGMORE AND GARW SCHOOLS » HOLIDA Y AND ITS SEQUEL. HEADMASTER, ATTENDANCE OFFICER, AND CLERK ON THEIR DEFENCE. There were present at the monthly meeting of the managers of the Ogmore Group of Schools on Wednesday afternoon Mr. David Thomas, Aberkenfig (in the chair), Alderman W. Llewellyn, J.P., Tynewydd; Messrs. E. F. Lynch BIosse, J.P., C.C., Coytrahen; Thos. Williams, Pontycymmer; W. E. Rees, Tondti; W. T. Jenkins and T. M. Jones, Gil- fach Goch; W. James, Blaengarw; with the clerk (Rev. Chas. Williams, Tynewydd), and the primary inspector (Mr. Bryn Davies). PAYMENT OF TEACHERS. The Clerk stated' that he had) written Dr. James stating that the mauoagem strongly objected to h01 1, meetings earlier in the month tor the purpose of signing the pay sheets. This month, in accordance with the managers' wishes, he signed the pay sheets himself, and forwarded them to Cardiff, but the sheets had been returned with a request that he would get them signed' by the Chair- man at a meeting of the managers. He did not know whether the managers would agree to meet earlier in the circumstances. Alderman Llewellyn saw no reason why the managers should not continue to hold' their meetings on the last Wednesday in each month. How could they be expected to cer- tify pay sheets before the 23rd of each month when the amounts we're not due until the 31st. The object of the change was that teachers should be paid as early as possible after the first of each month, and. of course, it was desirable this should be done. But he did not think everybody should1 be ineon>- venienced and why something irregular shadd be. done in order to bring that about. As long as the accounts were paid a few days after the 1st of the month,-there was no cause for complaint on the part of the teachers, and he did' not think they were com- plaining. SCHOOL CONCERTS. In accordance with the resolution of the managers at the last meeting, several bead- teachers now submitted' accounts of concerts held in connection with the schools. It ap- peared that in some cases the surplus was ex- pended on the purchase of pianofortes, etc., for the schools. Replying to a member, the Clerk stated that head-teachers of schools where such con- certs were held ewer bound by the regulations to submit accounts to the managers showing the receipts and expenditure. It was resolved to write to the Education Committee suggesting that head-teachers should be requested to furnish a complete list of all articles purchased out of the proceeds of such concerts. CLERK ON HIS DEFENCE. The Clerk stated that the Education Com- mittee had been investigating the cause of the closing of the schools in the Ogmore on July 13th, on the occasion of the annual miners' demonstration at Porthcawl. The headmas- ter of the Wyndliam School and Mr. T. W. Job, the attendance officer, had been called upon to appear before the Education Com- mittee, and now an effort had been made to saddle the blame upon him (the Clerk), inas- much as he had not informed the head- teachers that no holiday was granted to the schools. He had received a letter from Mr. Frankien, the dierk to the County Council, on the subject, and he had1 replied expl'aining exactly what took place at the meeting of the managers. Continuing, the Clerk explained that an ap- plication came before them for a holiday to the schools at Blaengarw on July 13th, as all the Sunday Schools were holding their an- nual outings, and similar applications from Blackmill and Glynogwr were granted. These were the only applications received', but in discussion Mr. Jacob Edwards mentioned the miners' demonstration, and suggested that a holiday should be granted to the Ogmoie Schools. No resolution was passed, or even proposed. What subsequently happened was that some of the teachers sent a petition to the local managers, and they granted' permis- sion- to close the schools. The matter was onlv mentioned casually at the managers' meeting. Mr. Jenkins said he remembered distinctly what took place, and be agreed' with the clerk's version. The Chairman It was explained1 at the fol- lowing meeting of the managers that a peti- tion was sent round. The Clerk: Yes; I had nothing to do with it. Alderman Llewellyn said that when the at- tendance officer appeared before the Educa- tion Committee to answer for the part he took in the matter, the Rev. W. Saunders persis- ted in the statement that an application had been made to the managers, though he (Aid. Llewellyn) had no recollection of it. Mr. Saunders adhered to his statement that the managers considered an application, and that, in face of their refusal, the teachers in the Ogmore closed the schools. This was a I sore matter with the Education Committee, and they had been doing all they could to fasten the blame on someone. The head- teacher and the attendance officer had been able to clear themselves as to what part they took in the matter. It occurred to the members of the committee that if an applica- tion had been made to the managers for the closing of the schools, it would have been the duty of the clerk to reply to the head-masters pointing out that the holiday would not be al- lowed. He had informed: the committee, however, that he did not recollect any appli- cation. In further discussion, it was pointed out that the managers had no authority to order the closing of schools except at the ordinary meetings. Alderman Llewellyn remarked that this- should have been well known to the head-mas- ters who sent round asking for permission to close the schools. Mr. Lynch Blosse said that if any resolu- tion had been passed at the meeting of mana- gers, it would appear on the minutes. A resolution was passed endorsing the clerk's letter to Mr. Frankien. A HITCH AT LLEST. H.M. Inspector called attention to the over- crowding at the Pontyrhii School, and iw- quired what steps the managers proposed] to take to relieve the pressure. Mr. T. Williams said he bad been given to understand that a hitch had occurred with regard to the site which it had been proposed to secure at Llest, owimr to a question be- tween the agent to the Duchy of Lancaster and the agent to Mr. Henry Lewis, Green- meadow, in regard1 to the ownership of the land. Alderman Llewellyn proposed that a depu- tation be appointed to wait upon Mr. S. H. Stockwood, the agent to the Duchy, on the I subject, and this was agreed' to. GLYNOGWR APPOINTMENT. A letter was read from Dr. James stating I that the letter from the managers with regard to the appointment of a headmaster for the Glynogwr School had beien laid before the Education Committee, but no order was made. They were re-advertising the post of headmistress. TRANSFERS. During the meeting several applications for transfers were considered. The Primary Inspector expressed a hope that the managers would not countenance these applications unless the circumstances were exceptional, because they really amounteGJ to headteachers attempting to choose their own teachers. Alderman Llewellyn said there was no doubt this sort of thing disorganised the schools. Head teachers should be content with the teachers sent them.

--< COWBRIDGE. The Market.—There was a good attendance of butchers at the Market on Tuesday, when Mr. T. J. Yomveith conducted a sale of fat cattle, sheep and lambs. Trade was fairly brisk, fat cattle being disposed of at prices varying from £15 to £18 per head. One hundred lambs entered by Mr. E. Akers, Pen- trebane, averaged 30s. Nursing Association.—Through an error a. donation of £12 made to the funds of the sociation by the Misses Culverwell, of Great House School, Cowbridge, being the proceeds of a theatrical entertainment by the scholars of their school, was entered tn the annual re- portandi statement of accounts for 1907-8 as a donationl from the Cowbridge County School. The reports and' accounts had been printed1 and distributed before the error was discovered. Baptist Church.—Services of thanksgiving for the in-gathering of the harvest were heM; on Tuesday at jxamoth Baptist Church. There was a Wrelsh prayer meeting in the afternoon, and in the evening Rev. David Davies, Penarth (late of Brighton) delivered an appropriate sermon. There was a large congregation, and the service was of a bright character throughout. The choir rendered some anthems in a creditable way, Mr. J. D. Evans conducting. Mr. Morgan Jones was ot his usual place at the organ. Rugby Football.—On Saturday, the Cow- bridge ruggerites" met St. Tyler's, Cardiff, on the Cowbridge enclosure, being defeated by a dropped goal to a try. It was a nice even game, with many interesting episodes, and the homesters hardly deserved to lose. The homesters' only try was scored' by D. J. Evans, after a clever break away and "dribble by T. M. Jenkins. John played well at back for Cowhridge. as did also P.C. Stockford at half.—On the 22nd inst., Mri Arthur Spencer's XV. met a Mid-Rhondda team, captained by Mr. W. M. Llewellyn, the famous interna^ tiomal three-quarter. A pleasant game re- sulted ini a win for the visitors by eight points to nil1. Association Match.—Cowbridge Association football team journeyed to Barry on Saturday to fulfil their fixture with the Barry Dock Al- bion's. The match was played in windy weather. The first portion of the game was of an even character, both teams having hard lines in failing to score. In the second half the hbmesters had -much the better of the ar- gument, the visitors lacking cohesion, and the match resulted1 in a win for Barry by five goal's to two. V. Gwyn and C. H. Thomas were the scorers for Cowbridge, the latter netting a penalty. Gwvn was undoubtedly the best player on the field, his defensive work being brilliant. Cardiff Institute will be the visitors to-morrow (Saturday), but Cowbridge hope to preserve their ground record, intact. Town Council Election.—Saturday was the last day for receiving nominations for the Town Council election. As anticipated only the four retiring members were nominated, and they were accordingly declared elected unopposed by the Mayor, who acts as return- nig officer. The nomination papers were as follows —Charles Booth IMeller, High-street Cowbridge, physician and surgeon proposer' Francis Williams; seconder, Richard Wat- kins, junr. Richard Watkins, junr., High- street, Cowbridge, outfitter: proposer, Fran- cis Williams; seconder, Ebenezer W. Francis Williams, East Village, Cowbridge, superintendent of assurance; proposer, Eben- ezer W. Miles; seconder, Richard Watkins, junr. John Williams, London House, draper: proposer, David Thomas; seconder, Edward John.

LLANTWTT MAJOR Christian Endeavour.—On Tuesdav last the opening meeting of the session 1908-9 of the Christian Endeavour Society, local branch, was held in Tabernacle (C.M.), when the r^' pastor of the Tabernacle (C.M.) Church, delivered an excellent iinau- gural address. There was a good attendance of members and friends. The Institute.—The usual weekly meeting of the Institute was not held on Monday, the 26th inst. It had been intended to hold the opening conversazione on that date, but as the social tea and entertainment in connec- tion with Bethel Baptist Church was' an- nounced for and' took place on Wednesday last. Mr. D. Morgan Rees, secretary, and the members of the Institute Committee decided to defer their assembly to the following week. A full: report of the Baptist Entertainment will appear next week. The Town Hall.—It is understood that some necessary repairs are to be effected at the Town-hall, and while this work is going on, it would be a real kindness if the City Fathers" turned their attention to the ante- room. There is great need for a few bat and coat pegs in that apartment. At present visitors, artistes, and others, at entertaini- ments, social tea's, and kindred assemblies', have to huddle their hats and wraps either ini 'a disorderly heap on the window sill of the platform, or—on the floor of the ante-room. There is no other place available. If the Parish Council ordered a few pegs in that room. the approbation of the general public would be sincere, and the remedying of this defect would taike away a reproach from an otherwise useful and convenient part of the Town-hall.

PORTHCAWL. NOTES BY RAMBLER." The Porthdaw'l Pavilion and. Pietr Co., where are they to-day and their scheme ? Knocked on the head by the Council. It was the two lcck-up shops that caused the bother, and when one sees the building described as a tin Jerusalem" (which was, by the way, to cost £ 3,000) one can well, understand' from what source the opposition came. Well, having done with the scheme," as I suggest the Council think they have, but which conclusion may be erroneous, I should like to ask whether anyone else in the place is ready to tty and improve the position by spending anything l,ike so large a sum. Kindly tell me of one. They have had plenty of time to do the work, and now it has been proposed and plans drawn for the carrying cut of the work, they fail to agree to let the matter go forward. The matter will not rest where it has been landed, so some of the Councillors had better look out for a warm reception. Up, boys, and at 'em," was the football team's ci-y on Saturday last, and at 'em they went like Warriors. The result of snatching a record from the visitors was a bit of a sur- prise to many an on-looker, and to many others who failed to take in the Gazette" last week and. read my notes on the game. Rambler" was severely chaffed about saying P'orthcawl would win. The result, however, proved the anticipation and' Swansea II. had to return home a defeated team for the first time this season. The home team realised that they had a hot lot to deal with, and the detence was splendid throughout, not a chance being given to their opponents. All the parts of the field were in grim earnest, and this was why a team of 11 1 young players, ,all under 21 years of age, were able to win the match bv a try to nil. One quality calling for remark was the unselfish- ness of the winning team. This win. should put some spirit into the team to play up to win in future. I Great sympathy is expressed for Mr. Coxe in the loss be sustained by the fire which broke out on Monday morning. Mr. Coxe hap- pened at the time to be away from home, with his wife land friends, on a visit to the White City. TO-MORROW-S NOSCYNGAUAF." To-morrow (Saturday) night many a home will resound with mirth during the observance of the old-time custom called Noscyngauaf." The Portlwawl branch of Dr. Barnardo's Young Helpers' League are making a novel attempt to provide funds by arranging for the' celebration of All Hallow's Eve at Mr. Corn- ley's rooms, which will serve the double pur- pose of providing enjoyment for young-and old—while at the same time assisting the good work of Dr. Barnardo's Homes. ShaiJow tubs will be provided for "ducking apples" and also strings of apples suspended from the ceiling for the benefit of the tots," and deeper tubs for the, boys and girls of 50 and under. Refreshments, consisting of tea and apple cake, baked and stewed apples with clotted cream, w,ifil be on the tables from 4 to 9 o'clock. Mr. Comley has granted! (1) the use of two large kitchens as welll as his large refreshment hall and (2) permission to make as much noise by laughing as the "dackers" wish, for which he deserves a hearty clap. Some of the mothers are of course truly grateful to be able to have Noscyngauaf without the worry of it, and families—from grandpa and grandma down to the little mites—will turn out en masse to make the event a "bumper" success. Is the rumour correct that several young folks have been practising every night at home just to show how easy it is if you know the way ? Let none resort to the expedient of attaching little hooks to the front teeth. The com- mittee feel so gloriously "apple-lenient" that they invite all to come and win apples as best they can. The low price of. 3d. will be charged1 for admission, and' all the coppers spent will go to relieve the suffering of the little occupant of the Porthcawl cot. To complete the old custom, Mr. Abraham Rees will bring his harp.

KENFIG HILL. THIRTY YEARS AS PASTOR. On Saturday a meetihJg was held at Siloam (Cefn Cribbwr) for the purpose of making pre- sentations to the Rev. Dan Williams and Mrs. Williams on the occasion of the former com- pleting his thirty years as pastor. Owing to the lamentable d'eath of Mr. Williams's father he was unable to be present. Mlr. W. Rich- ards, manager of Cefn Pit, presidted, and said that all who knew Mr. Williams had found him a thorough gentleman, always ready to help the fallen and to champion the weak against the strong. After a lengthy pro- gramme, Mrs. Richards, oru behaLf of the church presented a large oil' painting of Mr. Williams, and Mr. Hopkin Thomas presented Mrs. with a similar painting in oils. Afterwards Mils'. Sarah Thomas and' jtfr. Dd. John, Cwmffoes, presented1 pincenez to the pastor and a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles to Mrs. Williams. After the presentation many gentlemen' spoke, Mr. John' Stenner, re- presenting the Sunday School; Mr. William Jenkins, the elders; and. Mir. Thomas, the church secretary. The following also took part in the meeting: —Recitations, Misses' Maggie John, Maggie Rowdlen, Miay Davies, Janet Rowdeni, Mrs. Sarah Thomas, and' Miss Harriet Fabian; solos, Misss Rosanna Fabian, Mr. David Davies, Miss Bessie Davies,, and Mr. Tom Davies (who sung verses composed for the occasion by Mr. John Lloyd, Kenfig Hill). A vote of thanks was afterwards pas,sed, to the chairman and! to the following ladies, who had worked indefatigably to, bring -alli to a successful issue: —Mrs. Annie Edwards, Mrs. Prisilla Thomas, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. M. Davies, Miss M. A. Davies, and Mrs. Sarah Thomas.

BRYNNA. COMPETITIVE CONCERT. Brynma is one of the few rural parishes in this Uniion provided with a hall, which was built on the voluntary system, and which, it is needless to say, is a great boon to the rapidly-increasing inhabitants of the hamlet. The hall was recently painted and generally renovated' at an expense of E35, and on Monr- day evening a well attended competitive conf- cert was held, and the proceeds were devoted toAvards liquidating the encumbrance remain^ ing on the hall. The committee, which had the advantage of Mr. Isaac Jones's efficient services as secretary, had arranged an excel- lent programme, which attracted keen compe- titions of considerable merit, and which re- sulted as follows: — Soto, SoAving the seed" 1, Miss S. J. Lewis, Pencoed 2, Miss Hettie Griffiths, Penprisk. Tenor solo, Men laith fy Mam" Mr. Dd. Lewis, Pencoed. Contralto solo, Oh, dry those tears" Miss Gladys Richards, Llanliarry. Open recitation, Beautiful Snow" An ex- cellent competition, Avhich resulted! in a tie betH-een Miss Gladys Grant, Aberkenfig, and Miss Lizzie Holland, Llanharran. Bass solo, True tilll Death": Mir. Tom Jones, Pencoed. Tenor -solk), "Just as I am": Mr. W. Griffiths, Gilfach Goch. The only disappointing competition the rendering of the congregational tune, "Tre- wen." by parties of eight. Parties from Pen- coed and Llanharran competed', but neither Avas deemed) Avorthy of the prize, both parties being somewhat severely criticised by the ad- judicator. Miss M. Edmunds acoompamlied, the singers illi a very efficient manner. Mr. D. Emlyn DaA-ies, The School, Brvnna. adjudicated the music in his characteristically able manner, and the proceedings were conducted by Mr. John Evans, Coy Church Higher. A most em- joyable meeting concluded with vote. of thanks to adjudicators and accompanist.

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TONDU & ABERKENFIG. Mr. George Olarke (Evangelist) will conduct a. Mission at P'ontycymmer (Nov. 1st to 11th). Technical) Classes.—The advanced mining clas'ses have he-en opened at the Coun- cil Schools, and a large number of students enrolled. Several of the stu- dents, among whom were Messrs. T. J. Reece, Pyle; R. J. Williams, Coytrahen; Tom David, Gilfach, andi J. R. Bennett, Ogmore Vale, gave very interesting descriptions of the tours and scholarships enjoyed' by them last summer, at the opening. Wedding.—A pretty wedding was solem- nised at the Tabernacle Congregational Church, Bridgend, on October 21st, the con- tracting parties being Mr. W. M. Lewis, Tondu, manager under North's Navigation Company's saddlery department, and Miss Sarah May Evans, youngest daughter of Mr. Thomas Evans, Trevor House, Port Talbot, late mill manager under the Llynfi Irion Com- pany, Maesteg. The lie v. W. Davies, of Tondu, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Oscar Open, pastor. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. Rhys Lewis Evans, Llanbradach, Avas attended by two brides- maids, Misses Ethell May Jones and Doris Webb (nieces), who were prettily dressed in 'white silk and wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridte was attired in pale blue silk, with hat to match. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. George Webb, Neath, brother-in-law of the bride. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the Alexandra Hotel, Bridgend. and later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. LeAvis left for Tor- quay and Bournemouth, where the honeymoon Avili be spent. The bride's travelling cos- tume was of blue cloth, trimmed with braid, with hat to match. The wedding presents were numerous and costly, including one from the employees at Messrs. Edwards, drapers, Swansea; one from the Avorkmen cf Tondu. a.nd one from the Welsh Congregational Church, Tondu.

PGNTYCLUN. Presentation.—On October 21st, a very suc- cessful meeting was held! at the Bute Arms Hotel, Pontyclun, to present Mr. R. Fere- grine, manager of the Ely Tinplate Works, with a handsome Avriting case, suitably in- scribed, and a purse of gold, together with an address, on the occasion of his leaving the Avorks and district. All' the officials attended and also several representatiA-es of the work- men. Regret was expressed on all sides that Mr. Peregrine was severing his connection with the works, where for nearly five years he had laboured Avith much success, and during which time he won the confidence and esteem of all. He was always kindly and courteous. yet always impartial, so that his departure is much deplored, both by the employees and also by his m'a'ny friends and admirers in the district. In acknoAvledgmg the gifts, Mr. Peregrine, in a happy speech, said he was very sorry to have to part with so many friends, and admitted it was a great wrench for him to leave them. During the. time he had been in the Ely Works he always foundl the men willing and the officials capable and obliging, and the works compared AvelT in this respect with others where he had been manager. Finally, all present heartily wished him suc- cess and prosperity in his new venture, it being understood that Mr. P'eregrine was joining a well-known firm of tinptate mer- chants in SAvansea. Mr. D. Moseley fulfilled the duties of chairman very ably. The ad- dress. which was short but expressive, ran as follows:—"Pontyclun, October 21st, 1908. Dear Ml". Peregrine,—It was with regret we heard that you were severing your connection with the Ely Tinplate Works, and we are gathered here this evening on behalf, of all the employees to present you with these slight tokens of esteem. For nearly five you have been in our midist as Secretary and Man- ager, and we feel Ave cannot let the occasion, go by without in some way expressing our goodwill toAvards, and our .respect for, you. Your unfailing tact and courtesy, your kind- ness and good qualities of head and heart, will always be gratefully remembered by us all. We are heartily sorry that you will no longer be with us, and' hone that in whatever other sphere you will labour, success and pros- perity will attend your efforts. Sir, on be- half of all the we are, sincerely yours,—D. Moseley, Roll-turner: G. Jacob, Tinhouse Foreman; R. Grey, Mechanic; T. Melhuish, ASISOrterr; G. Stephens. Rollerman; W. J. Owen, Blackplate Weieher W. Pooley, Cold Roll Foreman: W. H. Parry, Cashier; A. C. Eastmond, Clerk- Trevor Davies, Clerk; Thomas Davies, Store Keeper."

PONTYCYMMER. Service of Song.—On Wednesday night, Zion Band1 of Hope Choir, gave a. performance of the service of song, Molly and Mike," or Praise after Tears," under the conductor- ship of Mrs. Reynolds, L.T.S.C. The juvenile choi-r of about 120 presented an inspiring ap- pearance upon the stage erected over the big seat and rostrum in the chapel. The chapel was well fillW. The chief parts were talien as follows:—Soprano, Miss Katie Williams; contralto, Miss Annie Thomas; tenor, Mr. Shad. Williams; basis, Mr. Wm. Bowen'. An Orchestral Band, under the leadership of M'r. John Edwards, was a means of great help to the choristers. The accompanist Avas. Miss CeMiwen Howell's, and reader Mr. W. Morgan. The chair was occupied by the Rev.' T. B. Phillips, Tylagwyn, who snoke of the good work accomplished by Bandls of Hope in the country. SoTos Avere rendered' by Miss Agnes Phillips and Master Pascoe, and apart from the book, some action, songs were given by the children, which greatly contributed to the en- joyment of the evening.

MAESTEG. YEOMAN'S DEATH. The mortal remains of Mr. Henry Elliott, of 279 Bridgend^road, were laid to rest at the Maesteg Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Deceased, who was only 24 years of age, met with an accident on the 3rd) of July, in turn- ing a summersault in a, field close by his house. After being attended for about a fortnight by Drs. Kirkby and Thomas, he was taken to the Cardiff Infirmary on their recom- mendation', and after being there for 14 weeks died last Friday. The body was brought home to Maesteg by the 8.17 p.m. train on Monday night, and was met at the G.W.R. Station by a, large number of friends and ac- quaintance's, estimated to number a. thousand persons. The bearers of the body to the house were the employees of the Council, by whom the deceased was employed. De- ceased was a member of the Glamorgan Yeomanry, but it was his wish not to have a military funeral and his comrades all attended the funeral in nTain clothes. The cortege left the house at 3.45, on the coffin being placed beautiful Avreaths from the following:—Mr. George Ferrier, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cattell, the Yeomanry Corps, Maesteg Municipal Em- ployees, Members of Bethel English Baptist Sunday School. The mourners were Mr. Henry Elliott (father), Mr. and Mrs. Edfear Elliott (brother and sister-in-laAv), Messrs. Oswa.ld and! Willie Elliott (brothers), Mr. and Mrs. Evans (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Price (aunt), Mr. Sidney "Elliott (nepheAv), Mr. E. J. Williams and Mrs. Money (cousins), Mr. George Stenchcombe and Miss Emily Stench- combe, Aberavon (cousins). Mr. Spencer Pitt, Bridgend1; Mrs. King and Mrs. Davies, Mr. and Mrls. Gunter, Nantybar; Mr. Rarttett, Mrs. ÂJnJtrhJony, Cardiff. The Riev. Rhys Davies, Bethel, officiated at the house and graveside.

PONTYRHYL. Mr. George Clarke (Evangelist) will conduct a Mission at Pontycymmer (NOL 1st to 11th).

GILFACH GOCH. "Get it at Rich's." See advt., P'age 4. "You say she married for love; but I happen to know that the man she married is worth a million." Of course; the million is what she loves! Schoolmaster: "What is blottin paper, Tommy? n Tommy It's something you hunt about all over the place for wliiic the ink is get- ting dry." Daughter: "I love him. Ho is the light of r.iy life." Father: "Weil—that's all right; but I object to having my house lit up by him after midnight." Mistress (to burly cook): "Now don't deny it Ro;e. You wore my ishocs." Only once— my feet hurt me so, and I wanted something comfort 03 b; c." Printed and Published by the Central Gla- morgan Printing and Publishing Company, Iflmittid, at the "Glamorgan Gazette" Offices, Queen Street, Bridgend, Ola- morgan. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 1908.

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